Community Co-ordinator - Pontefract, United Kingdom - MHA
Description
Job reference
REQ020425
Community Co-ordinator (Fixed Term) based at MHA Communities - Wakefield:
Job description
Available Hours:
**Fixed Term - Full Time
- 37 hours per week.**
This is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months. - A great opportunity to work in your local community to support older people to increase social inclusion.
- We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in Wakefield. You will be required to travel around the district so a clean driving licence and access to a car is also required, as well as some experience of working on different digital platforms.
- The MHA Communities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and running a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon local need.
- All activities will seek to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote the wellbeing of older people across a range of community settings.
- This programme could include any mix from MHA's core service offering such as befriending, lunch clubs, social outings or clubs. In addition, the post holder will be required to develop new activities based on feedback from and the needs of the community this could include coordinating with other organisations such as local colleges to offer IT classes or arranging for a local professional to deliver a series of exercise groups.
- The Community Coordinator will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and so good communication is as important as having strong organisation skills.
- MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.
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